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The first of its kind 4G/LTE managed services contract signed in Sub-Saharan Africa will enable Ericsson to provide a fully managed end-to-end service that includes network operations, performance, optimization, field support and maintenance for Smile’s LTE networks. Tom Allen, Group COO of Smile Communications said: “We regard Ericsson as more than a vendor, we are […]
The deal was announced by the Cosatu-affiliated Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) after a meeting of the clothing industry bargaining council in Cape Town. The increases will come into effect on 1 September 2015‚ which is the normal due date for annual wage increases in the industry. SACTWU said its members in […]
This was confirmed by the tele-communications giant, through a media release, indicating security risks. “MTN has the best interests of its stakeholders and the participants at heart and will not put their lives at risk. The current atmosphere is not conducive for the comraderies and festive spirit that this race is renowned for. We regret […]
By 2050, if current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our way of life. This is the opinion of Stacey Davidson, Director of Redisa (Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa). Many of the Earth’s ecosystems […]
“As part of on-going review of remuneration practices, which includes benchmarking its reward and recognition policy, MTN recently announced that Level 1 and 2 employees will receive a guaranteed 4% of annual salary at the end of each year, and a 13th cheque every year in March. Both these 4% annual salary and the 13th […]
This is according to the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) whose members will embark on a protected strike at the mobile operator. The CCMA issued a strike certificate to the union on May 6. The workers who vary from call centre agents to IT technicians are demanding 10 percent salary increases, the conversion of temporary staff […]
The competition provides entrepreneurs with the chance to win prizes up to the value of R 2 million, which includes cash prizes to the value of R350 000, as well as valuable mentorship support, networking opportunities and associated marketing and national media exposure. Now in its 27th year, the free-to-enter competition has become South Africa’s […]
This was confirmed by the utility. Although no figures were mentioned, it is believed Matona will receive a ‘fat’ golden hand-shake. Read the media statement from Eskom:” Mr Matona believes that the agreement to part ways is in the best interest of Eskom, to allow the Board to pursue its plans for the company under […]
This comes after Eskom earlier this month threatened to cut power supply to 20 non-paying municipalities from June 5. “Eskom has reached a point where it can no longer continue to provide power without receiving payment‚” Molefe said‚ in a statement issued by the Eskom media desk. The statement added the payment agreements meant the […]